Despite a growing belief among parents, administrators, and students in computer science's benefits, and millions of dollars allocated to offering it in K-12 schools, gaps in access and participation among Black, Hispanic, and white students persist. Today, computer-science-for-all leaders acknowledge they've hit a plateau and that they need more…

As Japanese Ministry of Education educational mandates for implementation by 2020 press on public school administrators, teachers, students, and communities, the Sustainable Programming Education proposes strategies for addressing English and programming education curricula in the elementary and middle schools. Sustainability resides in the…

This Afterschool Alert Issue Brief explores how afterschool programs are offering innovative, hands-on computing and engineering education opportunities. Both these subjects have emerged as priority areas within the "STEM" fields. Computing is one of the fastest growing industries, and yet current rates of college graduation in computer…

Describes program to promote computer literacy for adults by establishing microcomputer learning centers in 11 libraries of the rural service area of the Southern Adirondack Library System. Hardware and software, project design, volunteer contribution, adult learner response, librarian learners, and state and federal aid are highlighted. Eight…